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Man Charged in Double Homicide Near Salem Walmart

Jay Blodget, 30, faces two murder charges after two male bodies were found in a wooded area near the store on Highland Avenue.

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Stock image. Police in Massachusetts are investigating the discovery of two bodies near to a Salem Walmart.
Police in a wooded area in Salem, Massachusetts, during an investigation on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Police in a wooded area in Salem, Massachusetts, during an investigation on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

Overview

  • Jay Blodget has been charged with two counts of murder in connection to the discovery of two male bodies in a wooded area near a Salem, Massachusetts, Walmart.
  • The bodies were found approximately 100 feet from the store on Highland Avenue, with no evidence linking the crime to the Walmart itself.
  • A dog walker discovered the first body on April 23, prompting police to investigate the area, where they located a second male victim.
  • Authorities have not released information about the identities of the victims or a potential motive for the killings.
  • Blodget is scheduled for arraignment on Thursday morning in Salem District Court as the investigation remains ongoing.